拉美经委会：拉美矿产开发技术亟待提升

Core Insights - Latin America possesses superior mineral resources, leading the world in reserves of copper, lithium, graphite, cobalt, nickel, and various rare earth elements [1] - The region's copper reserves are significant, with Chile holding 19.4%, Peru 10.2%, and Mexico 5.4% of global copper reserves [1] - In lithium, Chile accounts for 31.3% of global reserves, followed by Argentina at 13.3% and Brazil at 1.3% [1] - Brazil leads in graphite reserves with 26.5%, while Mexico holds 1.1% [1] - For rare earth elements, Brazil ranks second globally with 23% of total reserves [1] - The report indicates that, apart from lithium, Latin America is still in the early stages of attracting investment and production, with 62% of mineral exports being primary unprocessed products [1] - The region's potential for added value in key minerals remains largely undeveloped due to technological limitations [1]